Archive: January 2016 | Homer Watson House & Gallery

Children/Youth Programming
Welcome to Homer Watson House & Gallery's Children/Youth Programming course page for Spring 2016. Please see below for available classes. Price is divided as member price / non-member price. (What's a Membership?)
Courses
Supplies are included for children’s programs with the exception of open studio classes.
1659 Watercolour Essentials: Landscapes, People & Animals
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Using some traditional and favourite themes, students will develop a good understanding of the essentials of watercolour painting. Colour theory, brush techniques and design...

Adult Programming
Welcome to Homer Watson House & Gallery's Adult Programming course page for Spring 2016. Please see below for available classes. Price is divided as member price / non-member price. (What's a Membership?)
Courses
Supplies are required for adult programs.
1635 Open Studio
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This open studio program allows each student to work in a comfortable, supportive and creative atmosphere while developing visual art pieces of interest. Professional advice and critique is provided upon request.
Adult program with Scott McNichol
Wednesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
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February 7 – March 6, 2016
Opening Reception: Sunday, February 7th, 2016 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Meet The Artists: Saturday, February 27th, 2016 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm
There were Signs in the Sky || Nancy Farrell || Website
There were Signs in the Sky by Guelph artist, Nancy Farrell takes you on a journey through mysterious landscapes. Symbols and signs reveal themselves as Omens; precursors of change. This series of mixed media acrylic painting provide a personal and intimate experience with landscape. Through free-wheeling marks, shapes, colours and forms layered, veiled and obliterated...

Carl was instrumental to the development of the Homer Watson House & Gallery. His involvement with the site began during the 1960’s when Bess Hamilton, owner at the time, would ask him “to watch over” the house while she was away, and he continue that duty throughout his lifetime.

January 10th – January 24th, 2016
Opening Reception: Sunday, January 10th, 2016 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Openings || Waterloo-Oxford District Secondary School || Website
Homer Watson House & Gallery is pleased to announce Waterloo-Oxford District Secondary School senior classes in their exhibit Openings. The show will feature a variety of works from senior students in Visual Arts and Graphic Design. Works on display will include mixed media assemblage doors, ceramic sculptures, and expressive portraits. Students in the grade 12 Visual Arts course were tasked with selecting a personal...

It’s time to celebrate! On Thursday, January 14, Homer Watson, our namesake and celebrated landscape artist turns 161 years old! On this day, we will be honouring Watson and celebrating his tremendous accomplishments and contribution to our history. Join us at Noon for a FREE lunchtime lecture, tours of the museum, prizes and of course birthday cake! Staff will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have about Watson, his artwork, the museum or our programs.
Admission for this event is FREE.
Call ahead to reserve your seat as space is limited!